Photographer - John A. Johnson III

Coffee Shop - Cadillac Lodge

City - Detroit, MI

Date - November 19, 2022

Instagram - @jjthirdphotography

Q - What camera did you use for Cameras and Coffee?

A. - Fuji X100V and my iPhone 14 Pro Max

Q. How long have you been taking photos?

A. I have been taking pictures of things that catch my eye for about 20 years now.

Q. Why did you start photography?

A . My father always had a camera in his hands when I was younger, so I probably got my love of photography from him. I see the world in pictures. I don’t know if that makes any sense, but I do.

Q. What motivates you when it comes to photography?

A. Keeping the creative part of me sharp. The more pictures I take, the better I feel. I’m a “use it or lose it” type of person, so I don't feel creative if I don’t take pictures. I don’t ever want to let the creative part of me die.

Q. Describe your photography style.

A. Geometric street photography, with a focus on urban architecture. I don’t worry about telling a story with my images too often. I like to slow down and find interesting shapes and lines.

Q. Explain your Instagram name. 

A. I’m JJ the third, and I take pictures. Not too deep.

Q. What are your photo goals for the next year?

A. Improve my networking skills in the Detroit photography community and to get more into fine-art street photography and candid street photography.